University of Wollongong

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This one-year degree is designed for high-achieving and motivated students who have fulfilled the requirements of a Bachelor of Nursing and have achieved the required academic standards. There is a forecasted growth of 15.8% within Health Care and Social Assistance and with this comes exciting employment opportunities and career options. Health care has been the primary provider of new jobs within Australia and is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth from November 2021 to November 2026.

Delivery mode

University of Wollongong offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Northfields Ave, Wollongong
  • 33 Moore St, Liverpool
  • 176 Auckland St, Bega
  • 1 Pitt St, Loftus
  • George Evans Rd, West Nowra

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • A Bachelor of Nursing degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a Distinction average in 300-level Nursing subjects. Students considering an Honours degree are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator well in advance to seek approval for enrolment, discuss their program, and negotiate a thesis topic and supervisors.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $33,600 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with University of Wollongong to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable $33,600

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

Registered Nurse

A Registered Nurse works in a range of settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities and other health services. You’ll provide care to patients...

Avg yearly income $103,220
Entry barriers Low

Research Nurse

Research Nurses are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who are at the forefront of medical innovations and improvements to nursing and treatment pra...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About University of Wollongong

UOW is young, dynamic and innovative, and has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities.

The quality of our teaching and research features prominently in national and international rankings, and we’re proud to be among the top one per cent of universities in the world.

Harnessing our expertise and strength to create positive impact in our local and global communities is at the forefront of everything we do and shapes our University’s purpose for the years to come.

We’re globally recognised for delivering impactful research that drives positive change. UOW ranks equal 70th among the world’s universities for social and economic impact in the THE Impact rankings, which are benchmarked against the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

In addition to our research impact, we produce some of the world’s most employable graduates, by anticipating emergent industries and future jobs to prepare them for the future of work. Our graduates are ethical, mobile, technologically literate, and ready for multicultural workplaces.

Through our researchers, students, graduates and staff, we’re working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Now, more than ever, it’s our responsibility to continue to use our knowledge and influence for the betterment of society.